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SUMMARY:A Self Compassion Break for Mothers
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/a-self-compassion-break-for-mothers/
LOCATION:Centre for Compassion Inspired Health :: 678 Franklyn Street Nanaimo, 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:<p>Regardless of how well our children are doing, for some reason many of us feel a little regret, longing and guilt at times, when we think about our parenting journey. And if our children happen to be going through a difficult time, we really suffer.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>This workshop is a treat for mothers. It will be fun. It will be reflective. and you will learn how to take a 'mindful self-compassion break' - a way to bring care and kindness to yourself and your parenting.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>&ldquo;Self-Compassion Break&rdquo; is a key mindfulness practice that helps to change the brain from being so self-critical. &ldquo;Mindful Self-Compassion is strongly associated with fewer negative states like depression, anxiety, stress, shame, and negative body image AND more positive states like happiness, life satisfaction and optimism.&rdquo;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Regardless of what stage of parenting you are at (beginning, middle or way past), this workshop will feel like a salve to your soul. You deserve it.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>All proceeds from this event will go to supporting:</p>=0D=0A=
<p>HIPPY ABORIGINAL NANAIMO &nbsp;a program that works with families in the home&nbsp;<span style="font-size: small; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">to support parents, primarily mothers,&nbsp;</span>in their critical role as their child&rsquo;s first&nbsp;and most important teacher.</p>
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